- The problem
- Auxiliary fuel tank retaining straps which keep tank in place may loosen. The tank could move or become dislodged from motor home.
- The fix
- Fasteners will be inspected by dealer and replaced if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Coachmen Citation Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Coachmen Citation have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 1984 for the auxillary tank.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Citation year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Coachmen Citation recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- A protective metal cover was omitted from the speed control unit. Without this cover, a bead chain which connects the throttle linkage to the servo assembly could become entangled in the linkage or other engine components. If the chain becomes caught, it could cause the engine throttle to lock open. A throttle arm was also accidently omitted from the speed control unit.
- The fix
- Both the metal cover and the throttle arm will be installed at no charge to owner.
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No complaints about the 1981 Coachmen Citation yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1981 Coachmen Citation have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1981 Coachmen Citation: auxillary tank (July 1984); vehicle speed control (June 1981). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Coachmen Citation had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Coachmen Citation a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Coachmen Citation year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1981 Coachmen Citation has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data